Carmen McKee said she just wanted to create a space in the city where people could connect with nature, relax and maybe learn how to use edible plants in their own yards. With the help of a group of volunteers and the permission of the Gary property’s owners, in 2019 she began reclaiming the overgrown […]

The second week of each month, we feature a column on environmental issues submitted by IGov, an intergovernmental body composed of two representatives each from the village, public library, park district, township, and school districts 97 and 200. The gardening season offers opportunities to work sustainably with plants, lawns and woodies. Even as we finish […]

ExploreWORTH THE DRIVE: Summer fun gets underway at Cedar Point The purpose of this soilless mix is to provide a growing medium that is porous, allowing for good drainage and air space for plant root growth. It is lightweight so that it ships easily and can hang on a hook without bringing the house down! […]

Every year, the All-America Selections (AAS) Trials produce winners in both the ornamental category as well as the edible trial. With the continued interest in food gardening by the estimated 16 million new home gardeners, now’s the time to try some of the newest breeding efforts that exhibited outstanding garden performance by the AAS judges […]